Thanks so much, Robin! And thanks for coming to the panel–glad you got to sit with Pam : ) It was great to see you. Loved reading the story on your blog about Sophie Cabot Black–amazing.

Cynthia, I am REALLY looking forward to hearing all about it, as I’m sure everyone else is 🙂

I see you two have met : ) Donna, I’ve never been to one before and I’ll report back afterwards.

Yes, leaves of a book. Cool. Can’t wait to see you and be in Vermont!

Nice to meet you, too, Jodi 🙂 I wish I could travel, but my empty pocketbook and health prevent it *sigh* I’m chemically sensitive, so finding a place that’s safe is always a risk. If I ever have a LOT of money, I’m hoping I’ll be able to make my way around a bit more 🙂

Maybe you could come up north next year. It’s a wonderful festival, and please pardon my typos. I need reading glasses. Nice to meet you writersideup!

Jodi, thank you for explaining 🙂 It sounds like SO much fun!

It’s taking the idea of a poetry slam and using prose instead. So, yes, it’s basically a special reading with a very glamorous MC and authors are “judged” for literary merit, use of language and performance, as in “read aloud” performance. It’s all in good fun. It brings people out. When we had it last year for the first time the place was packed. Authors laugh and jokes fly and everybody is entertain. The best part about if for authors is that they get publicity for their work. And that’s a good thing. It’s become a “thing” all over the world now. Quite popular.